Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Richfield, UT | N49792 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | St. Augustine, FL | N95005 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s …The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb. |
| Jun 08, 2024 | Juquitiba, OF | PR-NEA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 20, 2023 | The Dalles, OR | N6308Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn. |
| Jul 27, 2023 | MAIDEN, NC | N6194Q | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing approach and go-around, and his delayed remedial action. |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Drásov, EZ | OK-PAV | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 2023 | União da Vitória, OF | PR-CDI | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Danbury, CT | N757YM | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and oversight of the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power d…The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and oversight of the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Ione, CA | N49430 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the …The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s decision to land at the unfamiliar airstrip without determining whether it was within the airplane’s performance capabilities. |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Anchorage, AK | N915AA | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Madisonville, TN | N68218 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Mojave, CA | N89084 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an encounter with a wind gust during taxi. |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Cresson, TX | N46370 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. |
| Sep 09, 2021 | Olive Branch, MS | N5233P | Minor | substantial | The airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach. |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Peji, OF | CP-2667 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Lima, PE | OB-2171 | Minor | unk | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 2020 | San Bernardino, CA | N757PY | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Oct 15, 2020 | South Hill, WA | N6585L | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel supply had been completely drained of water, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeo…The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel supply had been completely drained of water, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination. |
| Apr 14, 2019 | Bangor, ME | N4916B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 08, 2019 | Lancaster, PA | N68727 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker. |
| Dec 29, 2018 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | N6202M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Hollywood, FL | N5551L | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorm conditions and her failure to maintain a proper landing flare in a crosswind, which result…The student pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorm conditions and her failure to maintain a proper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Cullman, AL | N89904 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadvertent engine shutdown due to excessive leaning of the engine and his subsequent inability to restart the engine. |
| Dec 03, 2017 | Everett, WA | N714TD | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure that water was sufficiently drained from the fuel system, wh…The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure that water was sufficiently drained from the fuel system, which resulted in total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with objects. |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Clearlake Oaks, CA | N67889 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's deviation from his original flight plan, which resulted in becoming lost in mountainous terrain at night, fuel exhaustion, loss of engine …The pilot's deviation from his original flight plan, which resulted in becoming lost in mountainous terrain at night, fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a collision with power lines during a forced landing. |